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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Armidaleby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Armidale

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane MCY - ARM
    6h 1m
    $312–1,104

  2. Drive  552.4 km

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    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidalecar car 552.4 km
    7h 1m
    $101–146

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus Dt1 / ...
    12h 31m
    $172–732

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus Dt1 / ...
    13h 52m
    $142–206

  5. Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Armidale

    1. Take the bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus bus
    3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    4. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane BNE - ARM
    6h 48m
    $365–619

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane BNE - TMW
    3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus
    8h 55m
    $443–775

  7. Bus via Urunga

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus bus Dt1 / ...
    17h 30m
    $172–252

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 13h 52m.

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